Subtract 8/16 from 70/28
1st number: 2 14/28, 2nd number: 8/16
70/28 - 8/16 is 2/1.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 16 is 112
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 112 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 4 = 112,
70/28 = 70 × 4/28 × 4 = 280/112 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 7 = 112,
8/16 = 8 × 7/16 × 7 = 56/112 - Subtract the two like fractions:
280/112 - 56/112 = 280 - 56/112 = 224/112 - After reducing the fraction, the answer is 2/1
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